ST 300 owners club

gnwn · **Reply #330 on:** September 12, 2010, 02:45:31 PM

Greeting to everyone, I just got my ST 300 (plus the premium sheath) from the local shop here with 'grind marks' on the both side of the plier head, also it's so difficult to open and close (even after I put tuf-glide oil, I hope this will loosen up with time).
However even with the little quality control issues, the ST 300 sure does impress and I very much like it.

Cheers

sawman · **Reply #331 on:** September 12, 2010, 02:56:21 PM

On the ST300 (various ones) you may notice things like extra stiff tool clumping, scratches on the plier heads, and varying degrees of tightness between the pliers themselves and the handles extending to the open position. It's been my experience that sometimes things loosen up and sometimes oil helps but if you have an overly kantakerous ST, just send it back to LM with a detailed description of your issues. They will take care of you. I've used LM warranty repair service several times and they always do outstanding work.

MultiTool4Life · **Reply #332 on:** September 14, 2010, 02:41:55 PM

I got my Super tool 300 today. Here is some pictures(taken with cellphone camera, I am sorry about the quality)

I didn't notice any stiffness in the clumping mechanism or grind marks on the pliers. I am totally satisfied and now my Super Tool 200 will retire.

AHB · **Reply #333 on:** September 14, 2010, 08:47:43 PM

Great pics MultiTool4Life and welcome to MT.O..

David · **Reply #334 on:** September 15, 2010, 05:54:54 PM

Welcome to MT.O MT4L. Glad you like your ST300.

Smitty44 · **Reply #335 on:** September 17, 2010, 06:23:11 PM

Quote from: David on September 15, 2010, 05:54:54 PM

Welcome to MT.O MT4L. Glad you like your ST300.

Ditto

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J-sews · **Reply #336 on:** September 18, 2010, 03:59:27 AM

Welcome MT4L!

How are you liking that "open" carry position in your fourth pic?

sawman · **Reply #337 on:** September 18, 2010, 06:59:00 AM

No different than carrying a cell phone I imagine...with 2 large antenni

MultiTool4Life · **Reply #338 on:** September 18, 2010, 10:32:27 PM

Quote from: J-sews on September 18, 2010, 03:59:27 AM

Welcome MT4L!

How are you liking that "open" carry position in your fourth pic?

Actually, I don't use "open" carry position. The picture only indicates the sheath's potentials.

gnwn · **Reply #339 on:** September 26, 2010, 01:24:21 PM

Back to the shop and got the replacement, this time I got a perfect ST 300.

cheers

J-sews · **Reply #340 on:** September 26, 2010, 02:09:49 PM

Good news

sawman · **Reply #341 on:** September 26, 2010, 04:44:52 PM

Yeah, I've actually had two (2) ST300's fresh from a retailer that have had manufacturing defects. Each time I sent them back to Leatherman and each time they sent me a perfect tool

Given the quality and price, I'm willing to overlook a few quality control oversites.

Vadim · **Reply #342 on:** October 02, 2010, 11:25:21 AM

Quote from: sawman on September 26, 2010, 04:44:52 PM

Yeah, I've actually had two (2) ST300's fresh from a retailer that have had manufacturing defects. Each time I sent them back to Leatherman and each time they sent me a perfect tool Given the quality and price, I'm willing to overlook a few quality control oversites.

Yeah,Leatherman customer service is GREAT!

MultiMat · **Reply #343 on:** October 02, 2010, 06:37:42 PM

Not sure if it is the 300 or my ample belly , but the last week since I have been carrying the 300 my duds have been riding low

. Leatherman really need to bring out some heavy duty trouser suspenders

sawman · **Reply #344 on:** October 02, 2010, 07:03:29 PM

Quote from: MultiMat on October 02, 2010, 06:37:42 PM

Not sure if it is the 300 or my ample belly , but the last week since I have been carrying the 300 my duds have been riding low . Leatherman really need to bring out some heavy duty trouser suspenders

I had the same problem carrying my ST300 or Surge and so I've been toating a lighter EDC the past weeks. I am really hoping my Charge ALX is not too heavy since that is meant to be my new EDC.

David · **Reply #345 on:** October 02, 2010, 07:34:36 PM

Quote from: MultiMat on October 02, 2010, 06:37:42 PM

Not sure if it is the 300 or my ample belly , but the last week since I have been carrying the 300 my duds have been riding low . Leatherman really need to bring out some heavy duty trouser suspenders

Yes they do.

Mercury · **Reply #346 on:** October 03, 2010, 07:05:50 AM

Quote from: sawman on October 02, 2010, 07:03:29 PM

Quote from: MultiMat on October 02, 2010, 06:37:42 PM
Not sure if it is the 300 or my ample belly , but the last week since I have been carrying the 300 my duds have been riding low . Leatherman really need to bring out some heavy duty trouser suspenders
I had the same problem carrying my ST300 or Surge and so I've been toating a lighter EDC the past weeks. I am really hoping my Charge ALX is not too heavy since that is meant to be my new EDC.

Congrats on the ALX Sawman, it is a great tool. And I totally agree that LM should come out with a support line for the ample bellied men that (mostly) make up their customer base!

genevabuck · **Reply #347 on:** October 03, 2010, 08:05:00 PM

I just got a Chrome ST300 off of eBay for $32.00!

DaveK · **Reply #348 on:** October 03, 2010, 08:13:05 PM

Quote from: MultiMat on October 02, 2010, 06:37:42 PM

....... since I have been carrying the 300 my duds have been riding low ....

It's English Jim, but not as we know it

Duds = pants = trousers?

MultiMat · **Reply #349 on:** October 04, 2010, 02:42:03 AM

Quote from: DaveK on October 03, 2010, 08:13:05 PM

Quote from: MultiMat on October 02, 2010, 06:37:42 PM
....... since I have been carrying the 300 my duds have been riding low ....

It's English Jim, but not as we know it

Duds = pants = trousers?

Yep Duds=pants/trousers

Firemedic · **Reply #350 on:** October 11, 2010, 06:50:12 AM

Hey, I am new / already posted the required intro: My question is: I am prolly going to get a 300 for the B-day coming up this month

but I have heard horror stories on how it is clunky like my Surge. Is this true or is it B.S.?

F.M.

Firemedic · **Reply #351 on:** October 11, 2010, 06:55:19 AM

Yea, so I did another search and found, quite easy I may add a thread about the ST-300. Asked and answered. Sorry to clog up the forums folks.

F.M.

AHB · **Reply #352 on:** October 11, 2010, 07:14:14 AM

Glad you found the answer and there's nothing clunky about the ST300..

MultiTool4Life · **Reply #353 on:** October 14, 2010, 05:13:50 PM

Got my new camera today(Canon PowerShot SX200 IS), so I had to test it immediately

Here is some more pictures:

It is good to have Micra also, in case you need scissors.

Vadim · **Reply #354 on:** October 14, 2010, 08:00:44 PM

Nice picture!

How you like this new sheath?

MultiTool4Life · **Reply #355 on:** October 14, 2010, 08:24:03 PM

Quote from: CumminsDiesel on October 14, 2010, 08:00:44 PM

Nice picture!
How you like this new sheath?

It is quite convenient and I don't have nothing to complain about.

glorn · **Reply #356 on:** October 20, 2010, 05:35:07 PM

Quote from: J-sews on September 27, 2009, 04:59:10 AM

Hmmmm, just noticing something in that last photo of yours Chako. Safety cams on the back of the plier pivots:

(Image removed from quote.)

That can only mean one thing!

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I'm thinking it meant MUT.

Though I am a little bothered by the lack of a Surge update. Long overdue.